How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Nikon
Nikon Z8 vs Canon EOS R5
Short AnswerCanon EOS R5 wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionNikon Z8
Continuous ShootingTie
Image StabilizationCanon EOS R5
Autofocus PointsCanon EOS R5
Battery LifeNikon Z8
WeightCanon EOS R5
Launch PriceCanon EOS R5
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A45.7
B45
Electronic Burst (fps)
A20
B20
Stabilization (Stops)
A6
B8
Battery (Shots)
A330
B320
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A910
B738
AF Points
A493
B819
Form Factor
144 × 118.5 × 83 mm
138.5 × 97.5 × 88 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Nikon Z8 If…
- Higher resolution (45.7 MP vs 45 MP)
- Higher battery life (330 shots vs 320 shots)
Choose Canon EOS R5 If…
- Higher image stabilization (8 stops vs 6 stops)
- Higher autofocus points (819 vs 493 )
- Lighter body (738 g vs 910 g)
- Costs less at launch ($3899 vs $3999)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Nikon Z8 | Canon EOS R5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 45.7 MP | 45 MP |
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Stabilization | 6 Stops | 8 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 493 | 819 |
| Low-Light AF | -7 EV | -6 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | — | 12 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 20 fps | 20 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M | 5.76M |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Multi-axis tilt | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 8K 60p | 8K 30p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | — |
| Log Profile | N-Log | Canon Log |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 910 g | 738 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 330 Shots | 320 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 3999 | 3899 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.